Project Coordinator

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Client Delivery Project Coordinator to support the delivery of key client projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a legal operations or project coordinator, or a paralegal with exposure to legal technology, who is looking to broaden their experience in a client-facing, delivery-focused role.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of client engagements, while also identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency through the use of legal tech solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes.
• Liaise directly with clients to support project delivery and maintain strong working relationships.
• Manage the collation, formatting and distribution of project documents.
• Track project timelines and deliverable, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Support the onboarding of new matters and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with the preparation of reports and presentations for client meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and embed streamlined processes that enhance client service delivery.

Skills and experience

We are looking for:

• Experience in a paralegal, project coordination or legal operations role, ideally within a professional services or legal environment.
• Demonstrable interest in legal technology and process improvement.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to build positive client and internal relationships with a flexible and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel)

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.